Atty. John S. May

Atty. John S. May

John S. May practices at May Herr & Grosh LLP Read Full Bio

Lancaster Lancaster 60 yrs experience 60 year
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About John S. May at a glance

John S. May is a Senior Partner based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, practicing at May Herr & Grosh LLP. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Supreme (1966). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1966) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lancaster (Chairman, Judiciary Committee Treasurer, 1993-1997 President, 1999-2000), Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lancaster, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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John S. May practices at May Herr & Grosh LLP Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

John S. May's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. May handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John S. May is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Power of Attorney

John S. May is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lancaster are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John S. May

Where is John S. May's law office located?
John S. May's law practice is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The firm is May Herr & Grosh LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. May handle?
John S. May focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John S. May practiced law?
John S. May has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did John S. May go to law school?
John S. May earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.A., 1959).
How can I contact John S. May for a consultation?
You can contact John S. May directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John S. May received?
John S. May's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 1966
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Supreme
Admitted: 1966

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